#8C76C4 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated violet, #8c76c4 feels understated and cool. This muted purple works well as a background color, offering enough contrast for black text to remain legible. It lacks the punch of vivid violets, making it better suited for subtle UI elements or moody branding rather than high-energy accents. Pair this hex code with warm, sandy beiges to soften its clinical edge.
Questions about #8c76c4
What is #8c76c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c76c4 is rgb(140, 118, 196), in HSL hsl(257, 40%, 62%) and in CMYK 29%, 40%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #8c76c4 work well with dark or light text?
#8c76c4 provides sufficient contrast for standard black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds where readability is a priority. If you require white text, you will need to significantly darken this color to maintain accessibility compliance.
What colors pair best with the muted tone of #8c76c4?
Pair #8c76c4 with warm sandy beige or creamy neutrals to balance its cool, clinical undertones. You can also create a sophisticated, monochromatic look by layering it with deeper shades of violet or lighter, desaturated lavender tones for depth.
Is #8c76c4 readable on white or black?
#8c76c4 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.